Senior Line Builder

ALDO Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site perks

Job summary

The ALDO Group in Montreal is seeking a Senior Line Builder to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of a key product category, ensuring alignment with brand direction, consumer trends, and business objectives.

You will develop commercially successful assortments, drive category performance, manage the product lifecycle from concept to launch, and lead a high-performing team overseeing approximately 600 SKUs annually and contributing to global sales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, buying, or line building within the fashion retail industry.
• Proven track record of leading product categories and delivering strong commercial results.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of assortment planning, sourcing strategies, pricing, and retail financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Define category strategy, seasonal product direction, and assortment architecture.
• Translate consumer insights, trend research, and market opportunities into compelling product assortments.
• Partner with Design, Buying, Planning, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to deliver profitable collections.
• Lead line planning, product selection, pricing strategies, and sourcing decisions.
• Monitor category performance and make data-driven assortment and business decisions.
• Ensure successful execution of product calendars, GTM milestones, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive product innovation, process improvements, and speed-to-market efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and sourcing partnerships.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Line Builders, Assistant Line Builders, and Designers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

PLM experience

Job description

About The ALDO Group
Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

Role Summary

The Senior Line Builder leads the vision, strategy, and execution of a key product category, ensuring alignment with brand direction, consumer trends, and business objectives. This role is responsible for developing commercially successful assortments, driving category performance, managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch, and leading a high-performing team. The position oversees approximately 600 SKUs annually and contributes significantly to global sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define category strategy, seasonal product direction, and assortment architecture.
• Translate consumer insights, trend research, and market opportunities into compelling product assortments.
• Partner with Design, Buying, Planning, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to deliver profitable collections.
• Lead line planning, product selection, pricing strategies, and sourcing decisions.
• Monitor category performance and make data-driven assortment and business decisions.
• Ensure successful execution of product calendars, GTM milestones, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive product innovation, process improvements, and speed-to-market efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and sourcing partnerships.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Line Builders, Assistant Line Builders, and Designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, buying, or line building within the fashion retail industry.
• Proven track record of leading product categories and delivering strong commercial results.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of assortment planning, sourcing strategies, pricing, and retail financial metrics.
• Experience working with global suppliers and sourcing networks.
• PLM experience is an asset.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Analytical, results-oriented, and data-driven.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.